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BREAKING NEWS: Alan Peter Cayetano Concedes as Senate President

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano Releases Statement on Senate Presidency ALAN PETER CAYETANO – The minority Senator conceded as the Senate president as he announced that Senator Joel Villanueva will join the majority bloc. Last June 3, Sen. Chiz Escudero who was then part of the majority bloc appeared at the Senate plenary session. The quorum ... Read more

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Sharon Cuneta Denies Allegations Linking Her Family To Flood Control Issue: “MGA SINUNGALING!”

Sharon Cuneta debunked these allegations against her husband Megastar Sharon Cuneta slammed the accusation that her husband, Senator Kiko Pangilinan, is involved in the flood control issue. Sharon has been very supportive of Sen’ Kiko’s political career. She was all-in during campaigns and has rallied behind him when issues arise. Once again, Sharon rallied behind ... Read more

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World Cup: France with Mbappe’s double gets opening win over Senegal

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States — Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose –- and Bradley Barcola

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Tomas O. blames city administrator as unpaid JOs ‘go hungry’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña on Tuesday blamed City Administrator Albert Tan for prolonged salary delays affecting hundreds of Cebu City Hall job order (JO) and project-based workers, accusing the administration of “starving” employees who have gone months without pay. During the Cebu City Council’s regular session, Osmeña proposed a resolution urging

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LIVE UPDATES: Congress convenes in special session | June 17, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Congress convenes in special session on Wednesday following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for lawmakers to tackle priority legislation and act on pending appointments requiring confirmation by the Commission on Appointments. The special session also comes as the Senate faces continued power dispute, with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Sen. Alan

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PNP calls for calm as Congress convenes special session

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged the public not to escalate political tensions amid the Senate leadership squabble as both houses of Congress convene for a special session on Wednesday, June 17. In a statement, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the national police force is “anticipating protest actions especially

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WATCH: Will special session end Senate leadership row?

MANILA, Philippines — All eyes are on the Senate on Wednesday as Congress convenes in special session to tackle priority legislation and act on pending appointments, while potentially bringing closure to the leadership dispute that has divided the chamber for weeks. The session comes amid competing claims to the Senate presidency by Sen. Alan Peter

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WATCH: House to tackle priority bills on special session

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is expected to move swiftly on several priority measures as Congress convenes in special session on Wednesday following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for urgent legislative action. House leaders have said they are ready to deliberate on bills aimed at expanding educational assistance, strengthening social protection programs, and

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MRT-3 resumes normal operations

MANILA, Philippines — Operations of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) have returned to normal after the rail system implemented provisional services between North Avenue and Shaw Boulevard in both directions early Wednesday morning. The provisional service was implemented at 5:50 a.m. due to a technical issue between Buendia and Guadalupe stations. Normal operations resumed

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Alan Cayetano concedes Gatchalian camp has numbers

MANILA, Philippines— Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has conceded that  the camp of  Senate president pro tempore Sherwin Gatchalian now has the numbers to elect a new Senate president. READ: Cayetano on ouster talks: If they have 13, congratulations “The arithmetic has changed. The Constitution has not. And now, after speaking with Sen. Joel Villanueva, it

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